Max Baer Jr.’s Early Fight at Five Months Old
The young Jethro fell ill when he was very young. Fans of classic television will doubtlessly remember Max Baer Jr. for his role on The […]
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Irene Ryan: Exploring 10 Fascinating Facts About the Actress Behind Granny on ‘The Beverly Hillbillies
So often it seems impossible to separate an actor from their most famous character, and that is certainly true of Irene Ryan, who filled viewers […]
10 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’
The Beverly Hillbillies is one of the most beloved TV shows in American history. The CBS sitcom told the story of The Clampett family and their […]
Buddy Ebsen was initially set to play the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz
“If I only had a part…” By now, most of us are familiar with the story of Buddy Ebsen in The Wizard of Oz. He […]
Who was Raymond Bailey before he was Mr. Drysdale?
It turns out, he was many things! It’s hard to picture Mr. Milburn Drsysdale outside the context of his role at the bank. After all, […]
After The Beverly Hillbillies ended, Max Baer had to audition for people who had no idea who he was
Do you know your Jethro? To be a part of something big and impactful is a profound opportunity, but that doesn’t always guarantee that you’ll […]
Bruce Springsteen and E Street sing ‘Beverly Hillbillies’ theme on eve of LA shows
Is this on the setlist? Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band sing an a cappella version of the theme from “The Beverly Hillbillies” on […]
Buddy Ebsen: Deliberate Corniness in ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’
Ebsen was confident in his series. Intent in comedy is an incredibly important thing, even if you think it’s barely noticeable to your audience. If […]
Donna Douglas, Elly May from ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’, Opens Up About Relationship with Buddy Ebsen Before Passing
Donna Douglas played the charming, beloved character of Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies. The nine years she spent on the show didn’t only […]
Donna Douglas: The Untold Story After ‘The Beverly Hillbillies
While she possessed smaller roles in the 1960s, Donna Douglas made herself known to the world as Elly May Clampett. The Beverly Hillbillies placed the […]